Aecom
Trusted global infrastructure consulting firm delivering engineering, design, construction management services.
Sector Manager - Geosciences and Remediation Services
Lead and grow contaminated land business for AECOM in Victoria.
Job Highlights
About the Role
Key responsibilities include driving technical delivery excellence, shaping strategic growth, and introducing innovative practices by leveraging AECOM’s global expertise. The leader will foster regional collaboration across Australia and New Zealand, mentor staff, and act as a catalyst for change within the Geosciences and Remediation Services division. • Lead and inspire a high‑performing team of 60+ professionals delivering contaminated‑land projects across Victoria, Australia and New Zealand. • Drive technical delivery excellence and strategic business growth for energy, defence, transport and water markets. • Introduce innovative ideas and advanced remediation strategies by leveraging AECOM’s global practice. • Foster regional collaboration and teamwork across Australia and New Zealand, engaging technical leaders and clients. • Mentor and develop staff, promoting a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸team leadership
- ▸technical delivery
- ▸strategic growth
- ▸remediation innovation
- ▸regional collaboration
- ▸staff mentoring
What You Bring
Candidates should have a relevant tertiary qualification and typically 15 + years of experience in contaminated land and remediation. Proven experience building and growing high‑performing teams, strong commercial and strategic judgement, and deep knowledge of regional markets are essential. The role requires a collaborative, people‑focused leader who can engage stakeholders and mentor diverse talent. • 15 + years of experience in contaminated land assessment and remediation. • Proven track record building, leading and scaling contaminated‑land teams or businesses. • Strong commercial and strategic judgement balancing client outcomes, risk and profitability. • Deep understanding of regional market trends, industry requirements and client needs. • Collaborative, people‑focused leadership style with excellent stakeholder‑engagement skills.
Requirements
- ▸15+ yrs
- ▸contaminated land
- ▸remediation
- ▸team leadership
- ▸commercial judgment
- ▸stakeholder engagement
Benefits
AECOM is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging, offering flexible work arrangements, up to six weeks of additional annual leave, and the ability to swap public holidays. The company supports employees with disabilities, mental‑health needs and neurodiversity, and provides a robust global well‑being program. Applicants are encouraged to apply early as the position may close before the advertised deadline. • Flexible hybrid work options, alternative start/finish times, part‑time and job‑sharing arrangements. • Up to six weeks of additional annual leave per year and flexible public‑holiday swapping. • Access to global resources, career pathways and industry‑leading technology within a Fortune 500 firm.
Work Environment
Hybrid